Month: April 2017

A mortgage loan is always tied to financing a purchase of a property. This type of loan involves a large sum of money and the process may seem complex and overwhelming. It is important that we take a careful look on planning the loan before diving into getting one. It is also important that we consider the property that we are buying to support the loan that we will be taking for the purchase of the property. Like any other loan, having a well thought out plan will help you properly manage your debt despite its size.

Getting the Loan

When a mortgage is applied for, you need to make sure that all documentation is in place. Since you are currently purchasing a property that comes from a borrowed money, the lender is granted a lien over the rights of the property. This means that any default made by the borrower will grant the lender the rights to take over the property and sell it to recover the unpaid balance of the loan including all interest fees and finance charges.

Repaying the Loan

Once the loan has been granted, repayment of the loan will be recognized on a specified period agreed by both the borrower and lender. Loan repayment becomes complex to understand as it involves the computation of the fees and corresponding interest rates. There are different types of interest rates that can be availed such as the fixed rate and variable rate. Never hesitate to ask if you find yourself in a place where you don’t understand how the fee was arrived. It is important that all fees and charges linked to the mortgage loan is thoroughly communicated to the borrower.

Releasing the Property from Lien

Once your debt has been fully paid, the lender’s lien over the property is cancelled. The lender’s right over the property is now cancelled and can no act against the sale of the property.

Mortgages are complex as it involves terms and process that are usually not found on other types of loan. But with a little research, the knowledge of learning the process will greatly benefit your role as a borrower.